Jakarta, Oct 9
Indonesia plans to stop importing diesel fuel starting in the second half of 2026 following the implementation of the country's 50 per cent biodiesel (B50) mandate, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Thursday.
Bahlil confirmed that the government is currently conducting the fourth and final phase of road tests for B50 biodiesel, which are expected to be completed within six to eight months. The trials involve ship engines, trains, heavy machinery, and others, News Agency reported.
Rita acknowledged that Indonesia's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 cannot be met solely by reducing fossil fuel use. The government, she said, is prioritizing energy blending and technological innovation to drive down emissions.
Indonesia is pursuing an 8-per cent economic growth target by 2029, while advancing its transition toward a low-carbon economy and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.